Benefits:
- Company parties
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Vision insurance
Why Nitro Electric?
At Nitro Electric, a proud division of Rockport, we don't just offer a job - we offer a stable, thriving environment where you can build a long-term career. We do things differently here to ensure our crew is taken care of, both on and off the tools. When you join Nitro Electric, you get:
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Zero Layoffs & Year-Round Stability: No seasonal slowdowns or unexpected gaps between jobs. We provide consistent, reliable hours 12 months a year.
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100% Winnipeg Work: Keep your commute short and predictable. All of our projects are located right here in Winnipeg - no out-of-town travel required.
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Fast-Track Career Growth: We recognize and reward hard work. If you show up with a great attitude and work hard, you will see quick promotions and fast upward mobility.
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Amazing Company Culture: We work hard, but we also value our empoyee's. From regular company events to team get-togethers, we maintain an energetic, supportive, and collaborative atmosphere.
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Comprehensive Compensation: Enjoy competitive hourly wages tailored to your apprenticeship level, steady full-time hours, and a solid health and benefits package.
About the Role
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Level 2, 3, and 4 Electrical Apprentices to join our growing team. In this role, you will work alongside licensed Journeypersons on large-scale apartment and multi-family residential builds across Winnipeg. This is the perfect opportunity to keep your hours consistent, refine your skills on major commercial-scale residential projects, and successfully stack hours toward earning your Journeyperson ticket.
Key Responsibilities
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Installation: Measure, cut, bend, thread, and install cabling within multi-unit residential structures.
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Wiring: Pull wire and rough-in electrical systems for apartment units, common areas, parkades, and main electrical rooms.
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Device Finishing: Install, splice, and connect fixtures, switches, receptacles, and distribution panels during the trim out phase.
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Blueprint Reading: Read and interpret electrical schematics, architectural blueprints, and building codes to execute layouts accurately.
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Collaboration & Safety: Work efficiently with Journeypersons and other trades while strictly adhering to provincial safety regulations and Manitoba electrical codes.
Qualifications & Requirements
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Apprenticeship Status: Must be currently registered as a Level 2, 3, or 4 Electrical Apprentice with Apprenticeship Manitoba.
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Physical Capabilities: Must be comfortable and capable of safely working at heights and on ladders or elevated work platforms (scaffolding, scissor lifts).
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Relevant Experience: Prior experience working on multi-family residential projects (apartments, condos) or large-scale commercial wood-frame/concrete builds is a major asset.
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Tools & Gear: Must have your own hand tools basic to your apprenticeship level, as well as CSA-approved steel-toe boots.
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Skills & Attitude: Strong work ethic, physical fitness for active construction sites, punctuality, and a safety-first mindset.
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Transit: Reliable transportation to travel to various job sites within Winnipeg.
